Item S14 - Jackson 12” Open Handle Dovetail Saw.

“Jackson” was a brand name used
for many years by the Henry Disston companies, denoting their second-level, but
still very good back and hand saws. Nearly all of the open handle back saws were
made with this brand name. This example is one with a 12” blade, steel back, and
open beech handle. The steel spine is stamped, “Jackson” (in an arc) and
“Warranted -Cast Steel.” The handle has two brass saw bolts, one of which
includes a sunken medallion having an “optimistic eagle and the words,
“Warranted / Superior.” The handle has no cracks or chips and has only slight
wear. Both the upper and lower horns are without damage. The blade is filed
about 14 ppi, rip and is straight and decently sharp. It has just a little very
fine pitting. A former owner drilled a 1/4” hang hole near the front of the
blade that will prove useful. The handle design medallion and slotted saw screws
date this to the 1880s. Good+